Howtelevision, Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yosuke Otonari), which operates GaishiShukatsu.com, a career platform supporting students who aspire to global challenges, and Liiga, a career support platform for young high-class professionals aiming to become global professionals, released a joint special feature article titled "The Future-Oriented Mindset of Japan's 'First Hires'" (9 parts in total) on both sites on October 26, 2020 (Monday).
There is a "profession" called "First Hire" in Japan, referring to the first Japanese employees hired domestically when an overseas company expands into Japan. Many individuals who choose such a "First Hire" career have experience at professional firms like consulting firms and investment banks, or possess a strong inclination towards entrepreneurship and business creation. Why did the "First Hires" of companies like Uber, Yahoo!, Quora, TikTok, OYO, Anker, Smartly, and Wolt choose to take on challenges, and what future do they envision?
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https://liiga.me/columns/574
*GaishiShukatsu.com and Liiga regularly distribute joint special feature articles across both sites.
■ Planning Background
There is a "profession" called "First Hire" in Japan. These are Japanese employees hired for the first time in Japan when an overseas company expands into the country.
Many individuals who choose such a "First Hire" career have experience at professional firms like consulting firms and investment banks, or possess a strong inclination towards entrepreneurship and business creation.
Why did they choose the role of establishing something new in a new land, rather than the "security" of extending their previous careers? We took a look at the future envisioned by these "First Hires" in Japan.
■ Article Structure
This is a 9-part series of articles, primarily in an interview format with the following professionals:
#1 Uber's First Hire in Japan: Shuntaro Tonozaki (Released October 26)
Goldman and Uber are just stepping stones. What this entrepreneur in his 30s pursues is the "excitement" of intuition over logic.
#2 OYO's First Hire in Japan: Koki Kikukawa (Scheduled for release October 27)
"I was watching when interesting overseas services would come to Japan." Being a "First Hire" was an option since his University of Tokyo days.
#3 Quora's First Hire in Japan: Kentaro Ejima (Scheduled for release October 28)
"I ended up becoming a top writer for Quora Japan." He took on the role of Japan's First Hire out of love for the product.
#4 Smartly and AppLovin's First Hire in Japan: Tatsuo Sakamoto (Scheduled for release October 29)
What he wants is "the confidence to succeed repeatedly" in launching Japanese businesses. The true intentions of a man who, after leaving Google, challenged himself to be a "First Hire" twice.
#5 Yahoo!'s First Hire in Japan: Makoto Arima (Scheduled for release October 30)
The "excitement" and "boredom" that Yahoo! Japan's first hire repeatedly experiences. His strong, unchanging interest in business launch.
#6 Wolt's First Hire in Japan: Akira Shintaku (Scheduled for release November 2)
A 31-year-old from Twitter and Apple supporting an "unknown" food delivery service. He wasn't satisfied with "the impact he could make" at a large corporation.
#7 TikTok's First Hire in Japan: Oki Ito (Scheduled for release November 4)
The discomfort he felt as a major TV station employee regarding the "privilege of information dissemination." He found the future of media in TikTok.
#8 Anker's First Hire in Japan: Yoshitsune Ido (Scheduled for release November 5)
"Title Undecided"
#9 [Commentary Article] (Scheduled for release November 6)
The landscape seen by overseas companies. Where are the opportunities to become a "First Hire" in Japan?
■ About Liiga
Launched in 2016 with the concept of "Nurturing talent that can thrive globally and creating the future," Liiga is a career advancement support service for young professionals. Centered around services such as "Columns" to learn career strategies, "Colosseum" to hone skills through case studies, and "Scout" where offers from high-class agents arrive, Liiga supports the career development of professionals who have graduated from GaishiShukatsu.com.
https://liiga.me/
■ About GaishiShukatsu.com
Under the mission of "Nurturing talent that can take on global challenges and creating the future," GaishiShukatsu.com is a career platform for university students that prioritizes the user. To provide the necessary compass and methodology for aspiring next-generation leaders, it offers a wealth of content, including in-depth career column articles, carefully selected information on main selection processes and internships, communication features for students, and an OB/OG consultation room where students can receive direct answers from professionals active in society.
https://gaishishukatsu.com/
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Howtelevision, Inc.
Representative: Representative Director and President Yosuke Otonari
Location: Ark Mori Building 32F, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6032
Established: February 9, 2010
Business Activities: Career platform operation
Services Operated: GaishiShukatsu.com, Liiga
■ Contact Us
Inquiries regarding press releases and media interview requests
Howtelevision, Inc. Public Relations
TEL: 03-6427-2857
Email: [email protected]